Allah Taãla says in the Noble Qurãn, 'You are the best of nations sent to man. You command good and forbid evil and you believe in Allah'. (Aali Imraan).
Allah Taãla states that one reason for this Ummah being titled as the best of Ummah, is the practice of commanding good and preventing evil'.
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Sunday, February 28, 2010

Those Shaded by GODThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “Do you know who will go first on the Day of Resurrection to the shade of God…Those who when given what is right accept it, when asked for something give freely and who judge in favor of others as they do for themselves.”
——— Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 1042The Best CharityThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “The best charity is that given to a relative who does not like you.”
——— Fiqh-us-Sunnah, Volume 3, Number 100Feed Those in NeedThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “A man has sinned enough if he neglects to feed those in need.”
——— Fiqh-us-Sunnah, Volume 3, Number 100Religion is Very EasyThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “Religion is very easy, and whoever overburdens himself in his religion will not be able to continue in that way. So you should not be extremists, but try to be near to perfection and receive the good tidings that you will be rewarded.”
——— Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 1, Hadith 38Love the PoorThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “O God, grant me life as a poor man, cause me to die as a poor man and resurrect me in the company of the poor..” His wife asked him why he said that, and he replied: “Because (the poor) will enter Paradise (before) the rich. Do not turn away a poor man…even if all you can give is half a date. If you love the poor and bring them near you..God will bring you near Him on the Day of Ressurrection.”
——— Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 1376.Lawful EarningsThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was asked what type of earning was best, and he replied: ” A man’s work with his hands and every (lawful) business transaction.”
——— Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 846.The Prophet also said: “A truthful and trustworthy merchant is associated with the prophets..”
——— Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 50And also: “There was a merchant who would lend to the people, and whenever his debtor wasin difficult circumstances, he would say to his employees, ‘Forgive him so that God may forgive us.’ So, God forgave him.”
——— Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 3, Hadith 292A Seed of FaithThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “On the Day of Resurrection I will intercede and say, ‘O my Lord! Admit into Paradise (even) those who have faith equal to a mustard seed in their hearts.’ ”
——— Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 9, Hadith 600A Living SoulA funeral procession once passed in front of the Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) and he stood up out of respect. When he was told the person in the coffin was Jewish and not Muslim, he said: “Was it not a living (soul)?”
——— Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 2, Hadith 399The Rules of WarThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) once saw the corpse of a woman who had been killed in a military action, and he disapproved of it and forbade the killing of women and children.Abu Bakr as-Siddiq, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and his successor as head of the Muslim community, advised one of his military commanders: “Do not kill women or children or an aged, infirm person. Do not cut down fruit-bearing trees. Do not destroy an inhabited place.”
——— Al-Muwatta, Volume 21, Hadith 9 and 10Service and HumilityWhen asked what the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) did while in his house, his wife Ayesha relied: “He used to keep busy serving and helping members of the household.”Anas bin Malik related that: “(Even the humblest) maid servant of Madina would take the Prophet’s hand and take him to any place (for the redress of her grievances).”
——— Riyadh-us-Salaheen, Hadiths 605 and 606Be Dutiful to your MotherThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “God has forbidden you to be undutiful to your mothers, to withhold (what you should give) or demand (what you do not deserve), or to bury your daughters alive (a pre-Islamic practice).”
——— Sahih Al-Bukhari, Hadith 8:6The Learned are Heirs of the ProphetThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “The learned are heirs of the prophets, and the prophets do not leave any inheritance in the form of (monetary wealth), but they do leave knowledge as their legacy. A person who acquires knowledge, acquires his full share (of this legacy).”
——— Riyadh-us-Salaheen, Number 1388Visit the Sick and Feed the HungryThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “(God) will (question a person) on the Day of Resurrection (saying)): ‘O son of Adam, I was sick but you did not visit Me.’ The person will say: ‘O my Lord, how could I visit Thee when Thou art the Lord of the worlds?’ Thereupon (God) will say: ‘Didn’t you know that a servant of Mine was sick but you did not visit him, and were you not aware that if you had visited him, you would have found Me by him?’(God will then say) ‘O son of Adam, I asked you for food but you did not feed Me.’ The person will say: ‘My Lord, how could I feed Thee when Thou art the Lord of the worlds?’ (God) will say: ‘Didn’t you know that a servant of Mine asked you for food but you did not feed him, and were you not aware that if you had fed him you would have found him by My side?’
——— Sahih Muslim, Hadith 1172The Best JihadThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “The best (Jihad) is (to speak) word of justice to an oppressive ruler.”
——— Sunan of Abu-Dawood, Hadith 2040Focus on the PositiveThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “A believing man should not hate a believing woman. If he dislikes one of her characteristics, he will be pleased with another.”
——— Sahih Muslim, Hadith 705Good Conduct Toward NeighboursThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “He will not enter Paradise whose neighbour is not secure from his wrongful conduct.”
——— Sahih Muslim, Hadith 15A Way Out of DistressThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “If anyone continually asks pardon, God will appoint for him a way out of every distress, and a relief from anxiety, and will provide for him from where he did not reckon.”
——— Abdu Dawood, Hadith 599Say a Pleasant WordThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “(Each one) of you should save himself from the fire by giving even half of a date (in charity). And if you do not find a half date, then (you can do it through saying) a pleasant word (to your brethern).”
——— Sahih Bukhari, Volume 2, Hadith 394Do not Turn Away the PoorThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) once told his wife: “Do not turn away a poor man..even if all you can give is half a date. If you love the poor and bring them near you…GOD will bring you near HIM on the Day of Resurrection.”
——— Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 1376Avoid Cruelty and InjusticeThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) once told his wife: “Avoid Cruelty and injustice..and guard yourselves against miserliness, for this has ruined nations who lived before you.”
——— Riyadh-us-Salaheen, Hadith 203A Heart Free of MaliceThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) once said to one of his companions: “Son, if you are able, keep your heart..free from malice toward anyone.”
——— Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 59

Those Sheltered by GODThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “Seven kinds of people will be sheltered under the shade of God on the Day of Judgment…They are: a just ruler, a young man who passed his youth in the worship and service of others for the sake of God…a man who is invited to sin…but declines, saying ‘I fear God’…one who spends his charity in secret, without making a show…and one who remembers God in solitude so that his eyes overflow.”
——— Riyadh-us-Salaheen, Hadith 376Avoid What is DoubtfulThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said “That which is lawful is clear, and that which is unlawful is also quite clear. Between these two is that which is ambiguous, which most people do not know. One who avoids the doubtful safeguards his faith and his honor.”
——— Riyadh-us-Salaheen, Hadith 588Good MannersThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said “A believer may achieve the status of one who regularly fasts (for religious reasons) during the day and spends the night in prayer, through his good manners.”
——— Riyadh-us-Salaheen, Hadith 629A Clean HeartThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said “No companion of mine should tell me anything bad about another person. For when I meet you, I would like my heart to be clean (unbiased.)”
——— Riyadh-us-Salaheen, Hadith 1539HumilityThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said “(God) has revealed to me that you should adopt humility so that no one oppressess another.”
——— Riyadh-us-Salaheen, Hadith 1589Avoid JealousyThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said “Avoid jealousy, for it destroys good deeds as fire destroys wood.”
——— Riyadh-us-Salaheen, Hadith 1569A Superior ProvisionThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) once asked Bilal to join in his morning meal. Bilala declined the invitation because he was fast . The Prophet then replied: “We are eating our provision and Bilal’s superior provision is in Paradise. Did you know, Bilal, that…the angels ask forgiveness for (someone who is fasting) as long as people eat beside him?”
——— Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 640The Essence of FastingThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said “Fasting is not (just abstaining) from eating and drinking, but also from vain speech and foul language. If one of you is being cursed or annoyed, he should say: ‘I am fasting, I am fasting.’ ”
——— Fiqh-us-Sunnah, Volume 3, Number 132AFasting Brings ForgivenessThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said “Whoever fasts in the month of Ramadan out of sincere faith, and hoping for a reward from God, all his previous sins will be forgiven.”
——— Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 3, Hadith 125Fast for GodThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to say when he broke his fast: “O God, for Thee I have fasted and with Thy provision I have broken my fast.”
——— Sunan of Abu-Dawood, Hadith 978FelicityThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said “If you are given health and security from evil in this world and the next, you have attained felicity.”
——— Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 781Say What is Good OR Keep QuiteThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said “Anyone who believes in God and the Last Day (of Judgment) should not harm his neighbor. Anyone who believes in God and the Last Day should entertain his guest generously. And anyone who believes in God and the Last Day should say what is good or keep quiet.”
——— Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 8, Book 73, Number 47

Sunday, February 14, 2010

The prophet Muhammad was without a doubt one of the best examples of mankind, if not the best. It is sad in this day and age, that there are many foul Christians who always attack the prophet Muhammad, and insult and mock him, and throwing lies against him. In this article, I thought I would post several interesting Hadiths on the prophet Muhammad, which are just a couple of examples to show us how great respected he was.

Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 40, Number 541:

Narrated Sahl bin Sad:

A tumbler (full of milk or water) was brought to the Prophet who drank from it, while on his right side there was sitting a boy who was the youngest of those who were present and on his left side there were old men. The Prophet asked, “O boy, will you allow me to give it (i.e. the rest of the drink) to the old men?” The boy said, “O Allah’s Apostle! I will not give preference to anyone over me to drink the rest of it from which you have drunk.” So, the Prophet gave it to him.

Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 40, Number 551:

Narrated Abu Huraira:

Allah’s Apostle said, “While a man was walking he felt thirsty and went down a well and drank water from it. On coming out of it, he saw a dog panting and eating mud because of excessive thirst. The man said, ‘This (dog) is suffering from the same problem as that of mine. So he (went down the well), filled his shoe with water, caught hold of it with his teeth and climbed up and watered the dog. Allah thanked him for his (good) deed and forgave him.” The people asked, “O Allah’s Apostle! Is there a reward for us in serving (the) animals?” He replied, “Yes, there is a reward for serving any animate.”

Sahih Bukhari Volume 4, Book 56, Number 759:

Narrated ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr:

The Prophet never used bad language neither a “Fahish nor a Mutafahish. He used to say “The best amongst you are those who have the best manners and character.”

Sahih Bukhari Volume 7, Book 67, Number 424:

Narrated Ibn ‘Umar:

The Prophet cursed the one who did Muthla to an animal (i e., cut its limbs or some other part of its body while it is still alive).

Malik Muwatta Book 47, Number 47.1.8:

Yahya related to me from Malik that he had heard that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, “I was sent to perfect good character.”

Sahih Bukhari, Belief, Volume 1, Book 2, Number 29

Narrated Al-Ma’rur: “At Ar-Rabadha I met Abu Dhar who was wearing a cloak, and his slave, too, was wearing a similar one. I asked about the reason for it. He replied, “I abused a person by calling his mother with bad names.” The Prophet said to me, ‘O Abu Dhar! Did you abuse him by calling his mother with bad names You still have some characteristics of ignorance. Your slaves are your brothers and Allah has put them under your command. So whoever has a brother under his command should feed him of what he eats and dress him of what he wears. Do not ask them (slaves) to do things beyond their capacity (power) and if you do so, then help them.’

Sahih Muslims Book 032, Number 6180:

Abu Huraira reported that a person came to Allah, ’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) and said: Who among the people is most deserving of a fine treatment from my hand? He said: Your mother. He again said: Then who (is the next one)? He said: Again it is your mother (who deserves the best treatment from you). He said: Then who (is the next one)? He (the Holy Prophet) said: Again, it is your mother. He (again) said: Then who? Thereupon he said: Then it is your father. In the hadith transmitted on the authority of Qutalba, there is no mention of the word” the people”.

Sahih Muslim Book 032, Number 6205:

Anas b. Malik reported Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: Neither nurse mutual hatred, nor jealousy, nor enmity, and become as fellow. brothers and servants of Allah. It is not lawful fora Muslim that he should keep his relations estranged with his brother beyond three days.

Sahih Muslim Book 032, Number 6214:

Abu Huraira reported Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: Avoid suspicion, for suspicion is the gravest lie in talk and do not be inquisitive about one another and do not spy upon one another and do not feel envy with the other, and nurse no malice, and nurse no aversion and hostility against one another. And be fellow-brothers and servants of Allah.

Sahih Muslim Book 032, Number 6247:

Abu Dharr reported Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying that he reported it from his Lord, the Exalted and Glorious: Verily I have made oppression unlawful for Me and for My servants too, so do not commit oppression. The rest of the hadith is the same.

Sahih Muslim Book 032, Number 6264:

Abu Huraira reported Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: Charity does not in any way decrease the wealth and the servant who forgives Allah adds to his respect, and the one who shows humility Allah elevates him in the estimation (of the people).

Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 2, Number 12:

Narrated Anas:

The Prophet said, “None of you will have faith till he wishes for his (Muslim) brother what he likes for himself.”

Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 2, Number 38:

Narrated Abu Huraira:

The Prophet said, “Religion is very easy and whoever overburdens himself in his religion will not be able to continue in that way. So you should not be extremists, but try to be near to perfection and receive the good tidings that you will be rewarded; and gain strength by worshipping in the mornings, the nights.”

Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 3, Number 69:

Narrated Anas bin Malik:

The Prophet said, “Facilitate things to people (concerning religious matters), and do not make it hard for them and give them good tidings and do not make them run away (from Islam).”

Sahih Bukhari Volume 8, Book 73, Number 26:

Narrated Abu Huraira:

Allah’s Apostle kissed Al-Hasan bin Ali while Al-Aqra’ bin Habis At-Tamim was sitting beside him. Al-Aqra said, “I have ten children and I have never kissed anyone of them,” Allah’s Apostle cast a look at him and said, “Whoever is not merciful to others will not be treated mercifully.”

Sahih Bukhari Volume 8, Book 73, Number 4:

Narrated ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr:

Allah’s Apostle said. “It is one of the greatest sins that a man should curse his parents.” It was asked (by the people), “O Allah’s Apostle! How does a man curse his parents?” The Prophet said, “‘The man abuses the father of another man and the latter abuses the father of the former and abuses his mother.”

Sahih Bukhari Volume 8, Book 73, Number 25:

Narrated Abu Qatada:

The Prophet came out towards us, while carrying Umamah, the daughter of Abi Al-As (his grand-daughter) over his shoulder. He prayed, and when he wanted to bow, he put her down, and when he stood up, he lifted her up.

Sahih Bukhari Volume 8, Book 73, Number 34:

Narrated Sahl bin Sa’d:

The Prophet said, “I and the person who looks after an orphan and provides for him, will be in Paradise like this,” putting his index and middle fingers together.

Sahih Bukhari Volume 8, Book 73, Number 35:

Narrated Safwan bin Salim:

The Prophet said “The one who looks after and works for a widow and for a poor person, is like a warrior fighting for Allah’s Cause or like a person who fasts during the day and prays all the night.” Narrated Abu Huraira that the Prophet said as above.

Sahih Bukhari Volume 8, Book 73, Number 114:

Narrated ‘Aisha:

I never saw the Prophet laughing to an extent that one could see his palate, but he always used to smile only.

Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Number 677:

Narrated Anas bin Malik:

The Prophet said, “When I start the prayer I intend to prolong it, but on hearing the cries of a child, I cut short the prayer because I know that the cries of the child will incite its mother’s passions.”

Sahih Bukhari Volume 004, Book 052, Hadith Number 257.Narrated By ‘Abdullah : During some of the Ghazawat of the Prophet a woman was found killed. Allah’s Apostle disapproved the killing of women and children

Many more hadiths could be posted, but these hadiths do make one thing very clear, the prophet Muhammad was a great man, and indeed he is a great example for the Muslims.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

As miracle of Islam, Al-Qur'an has many privileges inside. There are many real stories-mentioned, and many basic science as a guide for people who want to think in Quran. The Qur'an also mentions the various animals and plants with a variety of privileges as a gift to mankind.

Allah has created all creatures with a variety of strengths and advantages either at sea or on land as a sign of power. Among the animals that have the privilege of gods mentioned in the Qur'an as a miracle of Quran is the camel.

One of the animals mentioned in the Holy Qur'an as a sign miracle of Quran is the camel. These animals have many advantages to serve human life.

Allah said in the holy Quran Sura. Al-Ghosyiyah 17-21

17. Do they not look at the Camels, how they are created?18. And at the heaven, how it is raised?19. And at the mountains, how they are rooted and fixed firm?20. And at the earth, how it is spread out?21. So remind them (O Muhammad), you are only a one who Reminds.

Camels have a special body structure that makes it able to live in a harsh climate, hot temperature, and nature is barren. Camels as one miracle of Quran can live for days without eating and drinking. He was also able to bear the burden of hundreds of pounds for long distance on the body. Of course, camel privilege mentioned in the Quran only to serve man so that he always remember the power of God As with its creator.

Among the features body structures that are owned camels are:

The soles of the feet that are suitable for a variety of conditions including sand chisel,Eyelashes that can be automatically closed during sand storms,Nose and ear hairs are so long that they can prevent the entry of dust,Her knees were covered with calluses, formed of hard and thick skin to protect it from horn wounds of the land surface is very hot,The thick body hair to protect it from cold and hot temperatures,Hump As with the fat containing food reserves in a long time, and others

These animals can survive without food and water for eight days at a temperature of 50 C, while humans will be dying or even die without food and drink for this. Besides, camels are able to consume up to 30 liters of water, which is about a third of their weight, as a backup for dry weather in the difficult nature of water.

Allah said in Quran Sura Yunus Ayah 6 : "Verily, in the alternation of the night and the day and in all that Allah has created in the heavens and the earth are Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) for those people who keep their duty to Allah, and fear Him much.

Camels are mentioned in the Holy Qur'an with various privileges and advantages that only a small part of the miracle of Islam As with proof of the power of God to man to obey him, running all the orders and avoid any restriction.